Viknesh Vijayenthiran, Editor
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What you’re looking at is the next-generation Toyota Yaris, previewed here as a concept vehicle equipped with a Hybrid Synergy Drive (HSD) system at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show. The new concept... -
Rolls-Royce Phantom Experimental Electric 102EX Live Photos: 2011 Geneva Motor ShowSilently cruising in a seemingly impregnable fortress of fine leather, sensuous wood and hand-built steel and glass is the ultimate goal of the hyper-luxury automakers like Rolls-Royce and Bentley, so it's not surprising at all that an all-electric Rolls-Royce Phantom was trotted out in front of...
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2012 Aston Martin Virage Live Photos: 2011 Geneva Motor ShowAston Martin surprised us all by announcing the new 2012 Aston Martin Virage--and Virage Volante drop-top--but the car is here, revealed in full at today at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show. Sitting between the DBS and DB9, the Virage comes powered by Aston Martin's familiar 6.0-liter V-12 engine, rated...
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Audi A3 Sedan Concept: 2011 Geneva Motor ShowFollowing yesterday’s leak and the official stuff we saw last month, Audi has finally released the full gamut of images and details on its svelte new A3 Sedan Concept, which is on display this week at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show. The car is a preview of the next-generaiton A3 and represents...
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2012 Jaguar XKR-S Live Photos: 2011 Geneva Motor ShowJaguar may be celebrating 50 years of its iconic E-Type at this week’s 2011 Geneva Motor Show but that hasn’t stopped the automaker from rolling out a very special version of its equally stunning XKR. Of course, we’re talking about the new 2012 Jaguar XKR-S, which has been billed...
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Mazda Minagi Concept: 2011 Geneva Motor ShowWith its latest concept car, the all-new 2011 Mazda Minagi, Mazda is essentially giving us a preview of its replacement for the Tribute compact SUV. The aging Tribute is long overdue for an update and reports of a sharper and more dynamic compact crossover from Mazda date back to early 2007, so...
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Last month we saw four-time Finnish rally champ Juha Kankkunen break the ice speed record on the surface of the frozen Baltic Sea using a Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible. His fastest time... -
Rolls-Royce 102EX Electric Phantom Prototype: 2011 Geneva Motor ShowThere have been reports about Rolls-Royce developing an all-electric version of its Phantom luxury sedan for several years now, the latest with newly appointed CEO Torsten Mueller-Oetvoes admitting such a car would be good idea. Old-world charm, resolute styling and blue-blooded buyers may not be...
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David Beckham Trades Porsche 911 Turbo For Chevrolet CamaroYou may recall our story last month about soccer star David Beckham selling his modified Porsche 911 Turbo. We can now reveal why: it appears Beckham is using part of the $217,100 garnered from the sale of the Porsche for a new 2011 Chevrolet Camaro. The V-8 powered Camaro SS, which in the spec...
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Your Next Volvo May Be Built In ChinaVolvo last week announced plans to build a new plant in Chengdu, China along with laying out its strategy for the Chinese market. As you may recall, Volvo is now owned by Chinese auto giant Geely and going into the future we’re almost certain to see the world’s most populace country...
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Mansory Cormeum Based On The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG: 2011 Geneva Motor ShowIn the world of high-end car modification, there's extreme, there's insane, and then there's Mansory. But anyone that's actually been inside a Mansory vehicle knows the attention to detail and craftsmanship that goes into the firm’s over-the-top designs--it's enough to make a modified car a...
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Audi A2 Launch Pushed Back To Early 2015The last we heard about development of a second-generation Audi A2 model was that the project was on hold due to the lack of a suitable platform. Now it’s been reported that a platform has been found and that the car is on track for a debut in early 2015, more than two years later than...
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It’s safe to assume that most owners of the Ferrari 458 Italia would have little concern as to how much emissions their cars produce but nevertheless Ferrari is expected to debut a... -
Video: Chevrolet Camaro Spotted With Ridiculous 30-Inch WheelsCall it a Hi-Riser, or Donk, or Bubble, but whatever it is it looks down right stupid. Nevertheless, one owner of a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro has decided to install these 30-inch ‘dubs’ on their car. Wheels of this size are nothing new and have been seen at auto events and conventions for...
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Audi Working On Lightened R8 ‘NF’ Supercar?Audi already has a lighter and more hardcore version of its R8 supercar, the new 2011 Audi R8 GT, which comes packing a 560 horsepower V-10 engine and a 220 pound lighter curb weight than the regular R8 V10 model. However, according to a new report, Audi engineers are developing an even lighter...
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Nissan GT-R Bursts Into Flames After Crashing Into Volkswagen GolfThis is the aftermath of a crash that occurred in Malaysia last week and involved the Nissan GT-R you see here engulfed in flames and a Volkswagen Golf GTI, which managed to get away with relatively minor damage. It’s believed the two cars were heading in opposing directions when they came...
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Maybach 57S Cruiserio Coupe By Xenatec: 2011 Geneva Motor ShowIt’s hard to imagine that one of the best looking Maybachs on the road today isn’t actually a Maybach but a custom mega-coupe designed and engineered by the guys at Germany’s Xenatec. Using a donor Maybach 57S as their blank canvas, Xenatec engineers convert the four-door sedan to...
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1,115 Horsepower Koenigsegg Agera R: 2011 Geneva Motor ShowWe can add yet another supercar debut pegged for next week’s 2011 Geneva Motor Show; Swedish automaker Koenigsegg has confirmed that a new model based on its Agera supercar will debut at the Swiss event and we now have the first official images and details (you may recall that images of the...
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Forget the 458 Italia and forget the Enzo supercar, for when it comes to Ferrari’s fastest ever road car the 599 GTO takes home the honor. However, be that as it may, the Ferrari tuning gods at... -
Fiat 500 By Gucci: 2011 Geneva Motor ShowAutomotive pairings with luxury fashion labels is nothing new but typically we see the more exotic and prestigious models get the designer fashion treatment, such as this Bugatti Veyron Fbg par Hermès or the awesome Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Versace editions. The latest collaboration...
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Opel Zafira Tourer Concept: 2011 Geneva Motor ShowOpel, GM’s European division, is working on a new generation of its popular Zafira MPV and in the lead up to the new model, due out later this year, the automaker has unveiled this latest concept. Called the 2011 Opel Zafira Tourer Concept, the new show car will be on display next week at the...
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Aston Martin Considering Reviving Straight-Six Engine?Aston Martin’s engine lineup is currently limited to a range of bespoke V-8 and V-12 powerplants, developing upwards of 750 horsepower in some applications. However, just a few years ago the niche British automaker was selling cars fitted with more mundane six-cylinder engines. Such an engine...
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Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback Production Model: 2011 Geneva Motor ShowAt the 2010 Paris Auto Show back last September Chevrolet rolled out a hatchback variant of the Cruze, which despite being called a concept was always destined for sale in Europe and the Asia-Pacific later this year and already looked production ready. Today, less than a week out from its debut at...
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2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS By Brabus: 2011 Geneva Motor ShowThe annual Geneva Motor Show has always held a special place on the calendar for German tuner Brabus, with previous shows being graced but such outrageous feats of tuning like this trio of modified SUVs back in 2009 and this custom Mercedes-McLaren SLR Roadster in 2008. At this year’s Geneva...
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